Mardin’s picturesque, well-preserved old town also makes a great base for exploring the monasteries and Roman ruins in the surrounding area. The world’s oldest religious kent, Göbeklitepe, lies just outside of Åžanlıurfa, which baÅŸmaklık its own fine archaeology museum and bazaar.The northern folded zone comprises a seri… Read More

The often-overlooked southeastern Anatolia region is one of Türkiye's cultural – and culinary – stars. The cities of Gaziantep and Antakya (Hatay) are famed for their food, and both also boast museums with incredible collections of Roman mosaics.The northern folded zone comprises a series of mountain ridges, increasing in elevation… Read More